Circular walk from the hamlet of Les Vachers, starting from Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves

A walk with views of Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves. A climb in the shade with sections alongside streams.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.08 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 420 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 420 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,325 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,905 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park for the Lauze and Plan du Moulin chairlifts in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves.

(S/E) Take the path on the left, quickly passing the hamlet of Les Vachers. Continue slightly uphill alongside a stream to reach the Croix de la Troche crossroads.

(1) Turn right onto the wide path to begin a gentle descent. You’ll reach the point just below the Plan du Moulin chairlift line.

(2) Carry on, passing under the Lauze chairlift line and then under the Choseaux chairlift line. You’ll reach the Choseaux bridge.

(3) Cross the bridge and turn right onto the Route du Col de la Croix de Fer. Follow this road until you reach the junction with the Chemin du Pré.

(4) Turn right onto this path, then continue along the footpath that follows it. Cross the Ruisseau de la Combe des Mortes. Follow its left bank to reach the chairlift car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,905 ft - Chairlift car park - Arvan (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 0.62 - alt. 5,318 ft - Croix de la Troche
  3. 2 : mi 1.02 - alt. 5,325 ft - Plan du Moulin chairlift
  4. 3 : mi 1.34 - alt. 5,171 ft - Bridge
  5. 4 : mi 1.67 - alt. 5,016 ft - Le Pré junction
  6. S/E : mi 2.08 - alt. 4,905 ft - Chairlift car park

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 6883586

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike under the forest canopy. Very pleasant in hot weather.

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Marlou12
Marlou12

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short, easy and relaxing walk around St Sorlin d'Arves, though not particularly interesting.

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